Masada and the Dead Sea

HOSTILE LAND……….. BLISTERING SUN

Fumes of sulphur exuding from the waters of the Dead Sea.

The lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea has attracted visitors from around the Mediterranean basin for thousands of years. It was a place of refuge for King David and one of the world’s first health resorts for Herod the Great.

Arising out of this world – MASADA – massive fortification – lavish palaces.

Withheld by a small commune of Jews against the mighty Roman army till it finally subdued in a tragic effort in the spring of the year 73 ACE.

Synopsis

WHO would venture deep into the desert in order to build a magnificent fortress on a lifeless mountain top ? WHY would the Romans, having triumphantly destroyed Jerusalem, direct an entire legion to march on Masada, in order to deal with a small group of rebels that fortified themselves on such a remote mountain ? WHO were the rebels, who faced the Roman army and fought till the bitter end ? WHERE did the people of Masada got their water and food in this barren land ? Ascend Masada for the answers to these questions and more….

Tour Itinerary

Tour Code: AMDS1

Drive across the land of the biblical Philistines, up through the Judean mountains, bypassing Jerusalem, on into the Judean desert.

Descend to the Dead Sea, lowest point on earth, driving south along its shoreline to Masada.